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Posted Nov. 20, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Posted Nov. 20, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Hot video: Voice of Elmo resigns after new accusation

Kevin Clash, who created the persona and voice of Elmo on “Sesame Street,” has resigned amid a new accusation that he had sex with an under-age youth.

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